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Giants' Lincecum pitches 2nd no-hitter vs Padres

Giants' Lincecum pitches 2nd no-hitter vs Padres

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San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum is embraced by catcher Hector Sanchez as third baseman Pablo Sandoval, left. joins them after Lincecum threw a no-hitter against the San Diego Padres in a baseball game Wednesday, June 25, 2014, in San Francisco. Lincecum threw his second career no-hitter as San Francisco won 4-0. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

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The Associated Press

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum takes a drink of water in the dugout in the seventh inning of their baseball game against the San Diego Padres Wednesday, June 25, 2014, in San Francisco. Lincecum threw his second career no-hitter. San Francisco won the game 4-0. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

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The Associated Press

San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum throws against the San Diego Padres in the ninth inning of baseball game Wednesday, June 25, 2014, in San Francisco. Lincecum threw his second career no-hitter a San Francisco won 4-0. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

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SAN FRANCISCO — The shaggy hair, overpowering fastball and consistent dominance have been replaced by a mustache, off-speed pitches and a long stretch of mediocrity.

Tim Lincecum has undergone quite a transformation since bursting on the scene as the undersized Freak who dominated bulky sluggers. Through it all, Lincecum has remained a fan favorite in San Francisco for his ability to produce memorable performances.